By Joan Odafe Olugbenga Sunday, Convener of the Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA), says hospitality professionals from 13 African countries will converge in Lagos to chart a new course for service excellence, workforce development and stronger policy support. Sunday said this during a meeting with members of the Association ofContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Mr Shola Ilupeju, the Chief Executive Officer of Travel Marketing Partner (TMP), says stakeholders have partnered to deploy biometrics and advanced technologies to enhance security in Nigeria’s tourism sector. Ilupeju said this at a news conference on Monday, in Abuja, as part of activities for the 2-dayContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Federal Government has assured Edo residents of its commitment to partner with the state government to unlock and develop it’s vast tourism potential. The Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr Ola Awakan, gave the assurance on Monday in Benin, atContinue Reading
By Dishi Agaga-Akpati/Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos residents defied downpour on Saturday night to attend the 2026 edition of the Knorr Jollof Fest held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the annual culinary festival, the fourth edition sponsored by Unilever Nig. Plc., attractedContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Afrobeats star, Asake, delivered a special performance of his chart-topping album, M$NEY, at the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, in partnership with Spotify. Spotify, in a statement on Monday, said that the invite-only event, held on Sunday night. Spotify said the event brought theContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Kalargo, a farming community located about 75 kilometres from Gombe, the capital of Gombe State, has a rich cultural history dating back more than 500 years. One of its most cherished traditions is a communal feast held before the start of aContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe, Bayo Olawunmi and Glory Akpan As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, stakeholders in tourism, culture and entertainment are united on one point: democratic progress must now build stronger institutions. They say it must also mean better infrastructure, security, and investment in growth-driving sectors. TheirContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, says he will continue to pursue the Let’s Grow Iruland Together (#LeGIT) vision aimed at building an Iruland that is Lagos-aligned, environmentally sustainable, globally competitive, innovation-driven and technology-enabled. Lawal stated this in Lagos while marking the sixth anniversary ofContinue Reading
Beijing — From June 1–6, 2026, the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference was held in Beijing, co-organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Focusing on immersive experiences and real-world tourismContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The National Gallery of Art (NGA) has urged more investment in children’s creative talents to keep them away from social vices and contribute to nation-building. Easter Evbodaghe, Curator and Head, NGA, Lagos Station, made the call during the agency’s annual Children in Art Talent Hunt onContinue Reading
